Topic
Parliamentary Procedure
9,520 speeches · 1,565 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 955 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 548 |
| 3 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 403 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 403 |
| 5 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 359 |
| 6 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 333 |
| 7 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 286 |
| 8 | Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P. SJB | 257 |
| 9 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 210 |
| 10 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 179 |
Speeches
9,520 on this topic- 5 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister, in her capacity as Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, presented the 2023 Annual Report and Accounts of the University of Kelaniya. She moved that the report be referred to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Read →
- 5 March 2025 Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] AI summary Parliament met at 9.30 a.m. with Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne presiding as Speaker. The proceedings moved to the agenda item “Papers Presented,” with no substantive speech, proposal, or debate recorded in the provided excerpt. Parliament Opening Read →
- 4 March 2025 Note AI summary Members are instructed to mark any corrections to the Final Print clearly and send them to the Editor of HANSARD within two weeks of receiving the uncorrected copy. The note also records publication and distribution details, including that Hansard reports may be purchased from the Government Publications Bureau or downloaded from the Parliament website. Adjournment of Parliament Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB AI summary Hon. Upul Kithsiri supported the Adjournment Motion on recurrent flooding in Ratnapura District, noting that annual floods affect low-lying areas including Ratnapura, Kuruwita, Ayagama, Kalawana, Nivithigala and Eheliyagoda. He said previous technical assessments and proposals had been made, and urged the Government, with the Deputy Minister of Lands and Irrigation, to prepare and implement a sustainable plan using multiple measures to reduce the flood threat. Adjournment Motion: Flood Mitigation in Ratnapura District Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha supported the Adjournment Motion on flood impacts in Ratnapura and Kalutara, arguing that relief after disasters is insufficient and that sustainable, scientifically planned mitigation is needed. He cited proposals including dry dams in areas such as Malwala, widening the Kalu Ganga river mouth near Kalutara, improving riverbanks, and considering measures linked to Udawalawe Reservoir and the Walawe and Kuru Rivers. He urged the Government to begin at least one intervention this year and said Government MPs would support efforts to find a long-term solution. Adjournment Motion: Flood Mitigation in Ratnapura District Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB AI summary The Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion “That Parliament do now adjourn” was then proposed. Adjournment Motion: Flood Mitigation in Ratnapura District Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna AI summary At the 2025 Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill, an amendment was moved under Head 253, Programme 01. The intervention was procedural and did not include further substantive argument or policy detail. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 Hon. Members AI summary Members agreed to proceed, and the matter was further considered in Committee with the Hon. Speaker in the Chair. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB AI summary Minister Anil Jayantha stated that the Committee Stage debate should assess whether allocations to the two Ministries are being used for their intended purposes and how they can be utilized effectively. He emphasized the need to examine institutional capacity and related issues, and to provide constructive and critical input on the relevant expenditure Heads. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan ITAK AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan argued that the unitary system and inadequate power sharing have failed to address human rights, reconciliation, the economy, and the national ethnic question, and called for a federal-type political solution and reforms to the provincial council system. He requested administrative restructuring in Batticaloa District, including splitting large divisional secretariats such as Eravur Pattu and Porativu Pattu and resolving the long-pending Kalmunai North Divisional Secretariat issue. He also criticized the 60:40 mixed electoral model for local authorities, saying it creates unstable councils and opportunities for bribery, and proposed either a fully proportional system or a 70:30 ward-proportional model. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called Hon. Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan to speak and informed him that he had seven minutes. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy said greater public understanding and patriotism could support wider engagement in Sri Lanka’s economic transformation if properly structured. He proposed that Parliament devote a full day to discussing the subject in future. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Hon. Deputy Chairperson directed the Member to conclude their remarks, indicating that the allotted speaking time was ending. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson urged the member speaking to conclude quickly, indicating a procedural intervention to manage debate time. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy briefly requested permission to take one minute to speak. No substantive policy point, proposal, or question was raised in the statement. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that their allotted speaking time had ended. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that only two minutes remained for their speech. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that the allotted time for raising a Point of Order had ended and directed the Member to conclude. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran ITAK AI summary Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran raised a Point of Order challenging Hon. Rauff Hakeem’s reference to land distribution between Kalmunai North and Kalmunai Divisional Secretariat divisions. He argued that the percentage of land falling within Kalmunai North, whether 70 percent or more, should not be treated as a valid objection in the matter being discussed. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →
- 4 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson informed the Member that their allotted speaking time had expired. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Read →